04/24/2025
Safely Dispose of Unused Prescriptions on April 26, National Drug Take Back Day
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 24, 2025 - Did you know that Saturday, April 26, is the next National Drug Take Back Day? It’s a day to safely dispose of unwanted, expired, or excess medications. But it’s also important to know that military pharmacies offer ways to safely dispose of drugs all year long through the Military Health System Drug Take Back program.
04/22/2025
Want To Learn About TRICARE For Life? Check Out This Handbook
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 22, 2025 - You may be approaching age 65, or you may have a disability or a medical condition that makes you eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life before you turn age 65. In either case, you’ll benefit from checking out the TRICARE For Life Handbook.
04/18/2025
Unlock Your Health: Need Help with Your TRICARE Benefit? A Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator Can Help
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 18, 2025 - Did you know that military hospitals and clinics have support staff who can help you navigate your TRICARE benefit? These include Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic.
04/17/2025
Be vigilant of scammers targeting SMC benefits, Purple Heart recipients
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2025 - Veterans who receive higher compensation with Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), Purple Heart recipients, Veterans receiving income-based pension or survivors’ pension, and those receiving specially adapted housing (SAH) benefits are frequently targeted by bad actors.
04/17/2025
Measles Cases on the Rise in the U.S.: Recognize the Symptoms and Protect Your Family
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 17, 2025 - You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. As of April 10, there have been 712 confirmed cases in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While most of these cases are in Texas and New Mexico, cases have been rising across the country.
04/15/2025
TRICARE’s Near Patient Program: What To Know
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 15, 2025 - For service members and their family members living overseas, challenges like language barriers and unfamiliar health systems may make getting medical care stressful. But getting health care overseas doesn’t have to be difficult. Luckily, TRICARE offers a program to help.